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Nigerian Neurosurgery Residency Training Centres (WACS / NPMCN)

World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies

⌖ Ibadan, Lagos, Ife, Ilorin, Benin, Sokoto, Zaria, Jos, Abuja, Gwagwalada and Enugu · Nigeria

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

Source reviewed 8 Oct 2026. Verify the current intake with the host.

Eligibility
Entry after passing the Primary examination of the West African College of Surgeons or National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria; Part One is taken after three years of general surgical rotations.
Funding
The official page does not publish funding or salary details.
Deadline
Not recorded · check the official call
Duration
About 7 years (3 years general surgical rotations plus 4 years core neurosurgery)
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

A January 2026 WFNS overview lists Nigeria's WACS/NPMCN-accredited neurosurgery training centres, each taking two to four residents a year at a one-consultant-to-two-residents ratio.

Thirteen accredited centres: UCH Ibadan, LUTH, OAUTHC Ife, LASUTH, UITH Ilorin, UBTH Benin, UDUTH Sokoto, ABUTH Zaria, JUTH Jos, National Hospital Abuja, UATH Gwagwalada, Memfys Hospital for Neurosurgery Enugu and UNTH Enugu; most centres require six months of training abroad in the penultimate or final year.

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Official WFNS newsletter (Neurosurgery in Nigeria, 20 Jan 2026)Last checked 8 Oct 2026
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

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International eligibility

Entry after passing the Primary examination of the West African College of Surgeons or National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria; Part One is taken after three years of general surgical rotations.

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Training level & pathway

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Participation / hands-on scope

Thirteen accredited centres: UCH Ibadan, LUTH, OAUTHC Ife, LASUTH, UITH Ilorin, UBTH Benin, UDUTH Sokoto, ABUTH Zaria, JUTH Jos, National Hospital Abuja, UATH Gwagwalada, Memfys Hospital for Neurosurgery Enugu and UNTH Enugu; most centres require six months of training abroad in the penultimate or final year.

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Medical registration & licensing

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Language requirement

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Visa & work authorisation

Visa, sponsorship and work-right requirements are appointment-specific and must be confirmed with the institution.

NeuroSurgFellow does not guarantee admission, licensing, visas, employment, funding or operative privileges. Requirements may change by intake and appointment.

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DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY

28% of tracked decision fields are published

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Application status
Current availability unconfirmed
Commencement
Not published
Duration
About 7 years (3 years general surgical rotations plus 4 years core neurosurgery)
Positions
Two to four residents per centre per year (about 26–52 nationally)
Application route
Continue through the official programme or institution source.
Standalone deadline
No separate deadline field is recorded; check the current official call.
Official contact
Not published in this profile
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Entry after passing the Primary examination of the West African College of Surgeons or National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria; Part One is taken after three years of general surgical rotations.

Funding and support

The official page does not publish funding or salary details.

Benefits, fees & relocation

Benefits not published in this profile. Programme fees are not published. Insurance details are not published. Accommodation support is not published.

Application documents

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Licence, examinations, language & visa

Registration requirements need direct confirmation. Primaries, Part One and final fellowship examinations of WACS or NPMCN. Language requirements are not published. Visa and work-authorisation requirements need direct confirmation.

HOST INSTITUTION

World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official WFNS newsletter (Neurosurgery in Nigeria, 20 Jan 2026)
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
8 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
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Accreditation / recognition
Not recorded · confirm with the host or accreditor
Planned editorial review
8 Apr 2027
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BEFORE YOU APPLY

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  1. Is the stated intake still open?
  2. Are international graduates eligible?
  3. Does the role include hands-on clinical privileges?
  4. Which licence, visa and language requirements apply?
  5. What salary, fees, insurance and relocation costs apply?